ZIP code 52556, covering Fairfield, IA, has 95 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.3M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (61 total). Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $816K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 2017.
Fairfield has experienced 7 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Fairfield has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Fairfield has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
Fairfield has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $396K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairfield was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2008), causing $535K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52556 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairfield, IA, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $816K in property damage.
Yes, Fairfield (ZIP 52556) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Fairfield has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $26.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52556 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.3M in property damage in the Fairfield, IA area (ZIP 52556). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →